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NNEMS Project 2008-301
Program Announcment
Identifier: EPA-EED-08-01
NNEMS Catalog for 2008
(EPA 171-B-07-003)
[PDF, 2.6 MB, 92 pages]
NNEMS Application Materials
[PDF, 1.1 MB, 16 pages]
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Category:
Environmental Science
Preferred Project Period:
6/2/08 - 8/22/08
Desired Education Level(s):
- Junior
- Senior
- Graduate Student
Project Title:
Survey of Approaches to Characterizing Emerging Contaminants
Sponsoring Office:
Office of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation/Technology Innovation Program
Project Overview:
This project will enable the selected fellow to develop a basic understanding about newly identified contaminants of potential concern for EPA's Superfund program. This project will focus on one or both of the following topics: (1) polybrominated flame retardants (BFRs), or (2) analytical chemistry methods associated with metal speciation. BFRs are one of several "emerging contaminants" that have been identified as contaminants that may require EPA Office of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation's attention in the future because they may cause adverse health affects and may be widespread in the environment. BFRs may disrupt endocrine function, and some sources suggest that their concentrations in the environment will surpass polychlorinated biphenyls. One of the major sources of potential BFRs has been identified in electronic waste and plastic waste, making leachates from landfills a potential significant source of BFRs. The fate and transport of these chemicals is not fully understood, making this an area of significant interest to the scientific community. Metal speciation can also be a significant issue at hazardous waste sites. Work on this topic will focus on summarizing currently available analytical chemistry methods. The fellow will review scientific journal articles, search Web sites, and contact individuals.
Project Goals:
Through this project, the fellow will gain a greater knowledge of the kinds of chemicals that pose risk to humans and the environment and the analytical methods available for detecting them at hazardous waste sites. During the course of the summer, the fellow will become familiar with the currently available analytical services and programs that support cleanups in the 10 EPA regions. The fellow will gain a basic understanding of the fate and transport of emerging contaminants such as BFRs, as well as their potential adverse health effects. The fellow will also benefit from exposure to the organization, operation, and mission of EPA.
Final Product of the Project:
The fellow will use a case study approach to investigate how specific sites or research studies have approached the characterization of the emerging contaminants under review. The fellow will provide a summary report of his or her recommendations and findings.
Project Location:
EPA Headquarters, Arlington, VA
Project Officer Information
Cheryl Johnson
Office of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation/Technology Innovation Program
Office Mission/Responsibility
EPA's Technology Innovation Program (TIP) advocates the development and application of new treatment and characterization technologies by government and industry to contaminated waste sites.
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